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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 372.65 and 193.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 372.65 and 193.55 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 372.65 = 193.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/372.65 = 193.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 372.65 × 193.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 72,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,123.58/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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